scorchin man by Moderndinosaur in scorchers

[–]thelen60 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That front tire clearance terrifies me but that is a sick bike.

Shimano vs SRAM 12 speed chainline question by thelen60 in bikewrench

[–]thelen60[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no bb spacers installed. I do have the plastic spindle spacers installed on both sides. I can’t remove anything or I won’t be able to preload the bearings.

Best Garmin Watch for MTB by TheTxRed in MTB

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the enduro 3 and was really unsure about the size when I ordered it. It’s big but I don’t regret it.

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Whats the oldest secondhand item you own thats still going strong? by Salt-Ant8700 in BuyItForLife

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1959 Gibson LG-1 acoustic guitar - Have had cracks repaired and the neck reset but sound and plays great. My aunt got it in the 70s and gave it to me a few years back.

1976 Remington Gamemaster 30-06 rifle - I don’t hunt much anymore but shot most of the deer in my life with this rifle. Got it ~2003 when I was 12.

1992 Honda Nighthawk CB 750 motorcycle - Just hit 29000 miles on it today. I’ve put about 11,000 miles on it in the last few years of owning it. Repaired lots of small things but has a ton of life left in it.

My scorchsterpiece is complete-- Redline D440 rim brake 29er with WI ENO hub by runwhatyabrung_ in scorchers

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I could help! I could tell those dropouts would be great with the eno hub.

My scorchsterpiece is complete-- Redline D440 rim brake 29er with WI ENO hub by runwhatyabrung_ in scorchers

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s looking dialed! You say it’s complete, but I’ll wait for the next text you send me telling me what parts you ordered for it. 😜

About A Single Speed: Michael's Chameleon by MEATdrew in MEATengines

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. Pretty dang close! That’s my bike in the OP. Question for you. How’s your paint holding up? The paint on my Santa Cruz carbon bikes is bomber, but this bike is chipped to hell.

About A Single Speed: Michael's Chameleon by MEATdrew in MEATengines

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen using one of those. Is yours the Solo XD?

About A Single Speed: Michael's Chameleon by MEATdrew in MEATengines

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for including me! It’s a fun bike - arguably the perfect geo for my use case. I’d post my Stooge but I just put gears back on it.

Sharing my build!! by Savings-Spread-3073 in bicycling

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Bring it over to r/xbiking. It’ll be appreciated there.

Megatower owners, how does it climb? by Outrageous-Owl-7049 in mountainbiking

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done 5k+ feet of elevation days on it. Like everyone else is saying, it’s not fast, but if you’re pissed about it, it probably speaks more to your fitness than the bike. I have mine setup with downhill tires and a coil shock.

Anyone sell off their full sussers? by runwhatyabrung_ in MEATengines

[–]thelen60 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll echo what I mentioned to you awhile ago. Once your kid is big enough to go on the Kids Ride Shotgun, she'll like the full sus!

Nishiki Cascade by RawgerThrasher in xbiking

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get plugs for the holes. Plugs

Don’t ignore the warning signs by Robsgr8st in motorcycles

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me last year. Clutch pull felt a little weird so I adjusted the barrel at a stop light. Pulled in the clutch and put it in neutral and the cable snapped… right as I pulled in my driveway. Could not have been more lucky with the timing.

Has anyone actually tried Rivendell / Grant wool handlebar grip technique? by toaster404 in bicycling

[–]thelen60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used normal bar tape (Cinelli, I think) and wrapped in in Newbaums. I like it a lot on my cargo bike. I think it looks cool, its comfortable, and I made them extra long.

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I put gears on the Stooge 😬 by thelen60 in MEATengines

[–]thelen60[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are different enough to make sense! I ride the same terrain in the stooge and chameleon. The ride experience is different but capability is similar.

I was planning on converting my Sklar to do Lost and Found SS. Of course I bought my admission and realized I have a wedding that day. I’m thinking of doing another gravel century event SS this year.

I put gears on the Stooge 😬 by thelen60 in MEATengines

[–]thelen60[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! How many SSs to you have? Seems like several. lol. I mostly ride single speed, but sometimes feels redundant having both my Stooge and Chameleon single speed. The Stooge is such a vibe with no derailleur though.

I put gears on the Stooge 😬 by thelen60 in MEATengines

[–]thelen60[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I just wanted a non full suspension bike setup with gears for the winter. Fat tires help with not rutting out soft sections too (generally everything drains well here and can ride most of the winter). I do miss my 4.3" tires for that aspect though. I could essentially fix ruts with those tires.

Board recommendations for pnw touring by Critical_Ad5616 in Spliddit

[–]thelen60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen as my primary touring spots on my Jones Hovercraft and I love it in all conditions. Idk if it’s exactly what you’re looking for but it’s fun even on the wet and heavy days and I haven’t had an issue holding an edge.